Charity Wine Auction 2010

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18.May 2010 | hotel Crowne Plaza | Bratislava

Charity Wine Auction 2010

Dear guests, I would like to welcome you to the Charity Wine Auction 2010 and at the same time I wish to thank all of you who have contributed to this auction – the companies, the producers and distributors of wine as well as our volunteers. By the means of financial support and their own activities SOCIA Foundation wants to influence changes of social system to the benefit of the most endangered social groups in the country. Since 2002 our activities have provided financial support for other subjects at the amount of 5 500 000 EUR – and thus we supported 500 entities (Support for families, Support for organizations). We also carried out our own projects (Modelling social network, Strengthening the social NGOs). Foundation’s assets contribute to our financial independence and stability. SOCIA foundation owns an endowment, financial reserve and real property at the amount of 550 000 EUR. Out of the earnings of the invested assets we can gain independent financial means – this way we gained 18 500 EUR in 2009, the net gain was 4,2 %. The means we obtain this way can be used for the direct support of projects without pointless bureaucracy. Therefore the earnings from charity wine auction should be invested to increase the foundation’s assets. We have special promise that American Ch. S. Mott Foundation will double the sum. Vladislav Matej – executive director of SOCIA Foundation

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Wine FIALA Growing and making of the wine has been part of the Fiala family for more than 150 years. In their Modra vineyards they grow the favourite varieties from the Little-Carpathian area – Rízling vlašský, Rízling rýnsky, Rulandské biele, Veltlínske červené skoré, Veltĺínske zelené and Svätovavrinecké. Their wines can regularly be seen awarded in different contests. The family character of the company is emphasized by services that they offer in addition to their wines. Guests are invited not only to taste the wine and home-made specialties in beautiful cellars, they can also take a walk among the old Fiala vineyards and breathe in the tradition that has formed the people as well as the country. To be invited for some Fiala wine is to be invited home. Contact: Vajanského 3, Modra 0948 946 375, [email protected], www.vinofiala.sk

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Rízling vlašský | 2008 | grape selection

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Country of origin: Slovakia, Modra Tasting Notes: It has a bright-yellow colour and attracts interest with the aroma of meadow in bloom and vine flowers. Its full, long, harmonic taste covers the flavour of grape juice and hazelnuts supported by fresh and elegant acids.

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Rízling rýnsky | 2008 | late harvest Country of origin: Slovakia, Modra Tasting Notes: Our rizling rýnsky has a strong aroma. It stands out because of its fine round taste in which one can recognize a touch of citrus fruit and light mead. A fine beginning moves to a subtle but long-lasting finish of marvelous taste. This wine has a high long-life potential that can last up to several decades. The archived sort is truly irresistible.

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A.D. 1886 Weinbau Malatschek In the wine-growing and wine-making company Malatschek, we are maintaining a 350 year old family tradition. We treat the legacy of our forefathers respectfully. Therefore we focus on the production of traditional Little Carpathian varieties. In growing the wine, however, we also make use of the most recent knowledge. We belong to those wine-making craftsmen who are uncompromising about the quality of their wine. Our purpose is sustainable development and production that is environment-friendly. We do not use any artificial, foreign substances during fermentation. For the future also we are ready to do all that we can to maintain the high quality and to provide our customers with the maximum pleasure of a completely natural product.

Wine shop PETIT The PETIT wine shop is a recent project of young enthusiasts and wine lovers who like to learn about wine and love to share the pleasure of it with others. The range of wines on offer in our shop was built based on personal tasting with the maximum emphasis on quality. You can find more than 250 types of wine, which we keep changing and complementing. In the near future there will also be a new website focused on online sales of wines in Slovakia. Contact: +421 911 07 09 09, +421 915 05 09 09 [email protected], www.vinotekapetit.sk

Contact: A.D.1886 Weinbau Malatschek, , Cintorínska 20, Limbach phone 00421 902 88 33 53, www.weinbaumalatschek.sk, [email protected]

Bumasti - Traminer | 2009 Country of origin: Little-Carpathian Appellation, Limbach Tasting Notes: Originally Tramín červený, an ancient sort of wine grape. It provides a very tasty and desired drink full of residual sugar. Tramín is well-known for its flower-fruit aroma and typically lower content of acids which, however, does not have to hold true under the Little Carpathians.

Muskatsilvaner - Sauvignon | 2009 Country of origin: Little-Carpathian Appellation, Limbach Tasting Notes: Extractive wine with primary – grape bouquet, ripe pear or peach typically blends through the whole body of the raisin-like grapes and their golden liquid.

Brugler - Neuburg | 2009   Country of origin: Little-Carpathian Appellation, Limbach Tasting Notes: Neuburg gives a strong, sharp, almost mineral, type of wine. Its stony base charges it with persistency, so it resembles a good Sauvignon and is a very good quality and desired attribute wine. Beautiful bouquet.

Limbacher Rosling | 2008 Country of origin: Little-Carpathian Appellation, Limbach

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Frankovka modrá | 2007 | selected grapes Producer: Miloš Máťuš Country of origin: Slovakia, Little Carpathian Appelation, Rača Tasting notes: Characteristics: dark ruby colour, smooth berry fragrance. The flavour is full, fresh, and underlined with a little tartness, which creates a long-lasting fruity aftertaste. Due to its high nutritional, biological and sensational value resulting from rich Rača soils, Frankovka modrá is a very good addition to parties, where it is served with cheese, dry meat, game, beef, or a slice of grape rolls.

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MONVIN Monvin Ltd. was founded in 2005 to offer customers wine distribution facilities in Slovakia on the same level that can be found anywhere in the world. The name of the company means “my wine” in French because it is the wine that we consider good and we like to call it “ours”. We distribute wines from Slovakia and all over the world with direct importation of wines from Chile, Argentina, Portugal and the Czech Republic (Moravia). The service will be provided by our own sommelier, whether it be to your company, to a wine shop or to your home. We can give you advice about choosing, purchasing, archiving wine, and we can help you combine it best with various foods. We prepare tasting events in our own wine shop as well as in your gastronomic outlet, company or private event. We provide cooling cabinets as well as glasses to serve the wine in, whether it be goblets or carafe. We prepare presentations of Slovak as well as foreign wine-makers, and arrange their presence at the event.

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Wine-growing and wine-making of Miloš Máťuš The wine-growing and wine-making of Miloš Máťuš continues a family tradition that has deep historical roots in Rača. There are about 12 hectares of vineyard to be taken care of. The grapes are grown using above-standard growing services. The grapes are left to mature to full ripeness and then mostly attribute or quality wines are made of them. Predominantly classical technology is used, with the exception of controlled fermentation in the case of white wine. After considerate processing the wines mature in rustless tanks, oak barrels or barrik barrels. The wines are exported to the market without chemical stabilization and filtration, so the wine has the potential for maturing even in the bottle and if stored well, some kinds of wine can continue maturing for several years. Contact: Miloš Máťuš, Detvianska 33, 831 06 Bratislava 0905 202818, [email protected], www.vinomatus.sk

Contact: MONVIN s.r.o., Sienkiewiczova 2, 811 09 Bratislava tel: 0905 404 333, [email protected], www.monvin.sk

Frankovka modrá | 2008 | late harvest Country of origin: Slovakia, Little-Carpathian Appellation, Rača Tasting Notes: Fine aroma of dark berries, juicy and rich taste with a long finish. Thanks to its high dietetic, biological and sensorial value from the local soil, Rača Frankovka modrá is a very good companion at meetings where you are enjoying cheese, dry ham, wild meat or beef, but also Rača grape strudel. Best served at a temperature of 12 - 13 °C

Gran Shiraz | 2004 Producer: Las Moras Country of origin: Argentina Tasting notes: A wine with a deep red/purple color; complex aromas with notes of red fruit and chocolate. Full-bodied palate with a creamy mouth-feel and a long lingering aftertaste. The 18 months on French oak add complexity and style to this superb blend. The wine matches perfectly to red meats, spicy sauces and cheese, or stands beautifully on its own.

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Sauvignon | 2008 | grape selection Country of origin: Slovakia, Little-Carpathian Appellation Tasting Notes: Beautiful, fine, fresh aroma of vineyard peaches. The taste is full, round, juicy, with a long fruity finish of peeled peaches. Sauvignon is a variety with a specific bouquet and taste although it belongs to the group of Burgundy varieties. In Slovakia we know the two main clones – the nettles and the peach. 85 % of our clone is peach. We recommend it to go with white meat and mild sauces, icings, salmon-like fish, fine pork, pasta, pizza.

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Spirit of wine

Vino Valery

The newly opened Moravian wine-cellar invites you to the centre of Bratislava. Located on Obchodná street, you will be offered wines from southern Moravia, Slovakia, Italy, Austria and Argentina in a stylish environment. We have bought the renowned hospitality and as well as the delicacies of southern Moravia with us to Slovakia, and we looki forward to meeting you during a guided degustation, or other events. We have been in Slovakia since last autumn and we have already prepared many events for companies as well as individuals. If you want to forget about daily stress and seek to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of a Moravian wine-cellar with everything that makes it so special, then we are here for you.

While we are committed to our work with ideas and their realization, we consider it appropriate to offer a searching customer the solution that would be most satisfactory. Our support stretches from a simple internet shop of Argentinean wines with unified prices and mailorder to supplies for big events with the best wines in sufficient quantity. If requested, we also provide wines from Slovakia and Austria. Apart from selling the choice quality wines that we directly import, we also offer wine-tasting events. Here Slovak and Austrian wine-makers are given the opportunity to have their wines presented in a professional way by Vino Valery. Such wine-tastings satisfy not just the hearts of lovers of wine and those who strive to become one of them, but it will also add a special sense of occasion to every event. So Vino Valery offers not only precious wines at great prices, but also provides a highlight for every event.

Contact: Spirit of Wine, Vintage – wine-shop Obchodná 31, 811 06 Bratislava gsm 00421 907 039 260, www.spiritofwine.sk

Contact: Martina Valery, 00421 910 404525 [email protected], www.vinovalery.eu

Svätovavrinecké | barrique, 2007 | late harvest Producer: MORAVÍNO Ltd. Country of origin: Czech republic, Moravia, Mikulov, Pod Svatým kopečkem I. Tasting notes: Dark carbuncle colour with shades of purple. A bolder expression of tannins and acids is accompanied by the aroma of sour cherries and sometimes also blackcurrants. The wine is medium full to full. During maturation in the bottle its aggressive character changes into a brisk and late velvet richness. The wine goes well with dark meat and strong cheeses. Awards: KING OF WINES IN CZECH REPUBLIC 2009 – three crowns

Andeluna Grand Reserve Limitada Malbec | 2004 Country of origin: Argentina, Mendoza Grape Variety: MalbecVarietal Components: A Blend of Terroirs. Made with Malbec grapes from two different regions of Mendoza, Tupungato and “Luján de Cuyo” resulting in a unique combination. Aging: Aging for 18 months in new French oak barrels. At least 12 months in bottle before release. – ak sa nezmesti, prec Tasting Notes: Characteristic intense red in color, with violet highlights. Complex aromas of ripe red fruits, with sweet, floral notes, especially the violets typical of Malbec.The aging period in oak adds delicate hints of vanilla and tobacco, with a touch of white chocolate. A structured, full bodied wine, with rounded, sweet tannins echoing the fragrance of the nose, and allowing a long lasting, lingering finish. Decant and serve between 16° and 18°. Awards: Argentina Wine Awards, GOLD MEDAL, Wine Enthusiast, 90 pts., Wine Spectator, 89 pts.

Rízling rýnsky | 2008 Producer: Private cellars of Karel Hlavenka Country of origin: Czech republic, Slovácko, Poštorná, Břeclav Tasting notes: Wine from grapes that have reached 22,0 degrees of natural malt. A dry wine with a slightly higher content of acids which means that the wine can spend a longer time inside the bottle. You can recognize the aroma of the linden-tree flower and the taste of linden-tree honey.

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Víno Matyšák

JANOUŠEK

A genuine family company that has been part of Slovak wine-production since 1989. Using only core capital, employing the wine-making traditions of our ancestors, allied to honest hard, work and perseverance, have made the Matyšák company one of the prominent wine producers in Slovak Republic. The Matyšák Company belongs to the unofficial 7 wine-making princes that are qualitative leaders in wine-making in Slovakia. The name Matyšák can be found in the second issue of “Who’s Who in the Slovak Republic. Through all of its activities the company supports the improvement in the culture of wine production in Slovakia, and also represents the potential of our people in this field abroad,. Our domestic and European motto is: „To Gain and keep the trust of domestic as well as foreign clients – the present as well as the future – by quality alone“. In 2005 a stylish Hotel Matyšák*** was opened in Pražská street in Bratislava. The hotel has an 80 bed capacity and is stylish especially because of the wine restaurant with its national cuisine. This restaurant is directly connected to an archive cellar (ANNO 1904) which is able to store about 45 thousand bottles of archive wine from our own production dating back to 1994, in the 40-metrelong space.

There are those who make the wine. There are those who drink it. And finally there are those – fewer of them – who love the wine. White, pink or red. Fresh, impulsive and magnetizing. Fine, aromatic, intoxicating the senses. The senses of men and women who know what is above-average and extraordinary. The Janoušek Company wines are just like that and they belong among the best what we have here in Slovakia. Many wines by the Janoušek company can be found in the National Salon of Wines in Pezinok (100 best wines in the Slovak Republic), in the Little-Carpathian Hall of Fame in Limbach, in the top gastronomic outlets, vinotheques and private archives. Contact: JANOUŠEK, s.r.o., Bratislavská 79, 902 01 Pezinok [email protected], www.janousek.sk, +421 911 852 911

Rízling rýnsky | 2008 | grape selection Chardonnay | 2008 | grape selection Merlau Rouge | 2008 | rosé

Contact: Víno Matyšák Pezinok, Glejovka 10/A, P.O.BOX 30, 902 01 Pezinok [email protected], 033 641 35 43, www.vinomatysak.sk, www.hotelmatysak.sk

Country of origin: Slovakia, Strekov Appellation, Svodín

Veltlínske zelené | 2008 | grape selection Country of origin: Slovakia, Modra Appellation, Šenkvice

Cabernet Sauvignon | 2007 | late harvest

Portito | 2005 | rosso

Country of origin: Slovakia, Strekov Appellation, Dvory nad Žitavou

Producer: Víno Matyšák Tasting notes: A drink with 20 – 30% of alcohol and 20 – 40% of sugar that has a fruity or spicy taste and aroma. An example is Portito. Víno Matyšák is one of the few producers of this wine in Slovakia.

Country of origin: Slovakia, Hlohovec Appellation, Hlohovec

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Wine-growing – wine-making

SKOVAJSA

VINO DEI VINI EBAC Ltd. was founded in 1995 and since 2006 the company has run its own vinotheque with probably one of the largest selections of wine in Slovakia as a classical store where instead of getting lost in hundreds of options you will be presented with an offer of carefully chosen wines where every bottle guarantees good wine. Professional and friendly staff are always ready to talk to you about what you like, what you dream about in a bottle of wine. In 2009 a copyright company online shop www. vinodeivini.sk was launched. The priority of our company is to make sure that the wines offered in our shop always carry the stamp of quality. We consider it significant that most of the wines we offer cost less than 20 Euros. High quality and financial accessibility are the most substantial aspects that provide a rich and fulfilling wine experience for each of our customers.

Our family company, Skovajsa, started in 1991 as winegrowing business. We have continued the tradition of our grandparents, interrupted only by the communist regime, the vineyards being returned to us after the restitution.. Now we grow the wine in Pezinok and in Limbach using 5 hectares of vineyard, and we process only our own wine. We make about 25 000 – 30 000 litres of wine per year. We started making a small amount of wine, and over a number of years we have developed our wine-making skills. As young producers we abandoned the classical production methods and opted for an efficient wine processing method, with reduced technology that enables us to provide the market with modern, fresh wines with an expressive variety of aromas. The variety is created by 5 white wines and 4 red wines. We sell the wine from our own cellar and wine shops all around Slovakia. Degustation events are available for smaller groups (up to 25 people) in the cellar itself which is located in a typical, closed farm yard in Pezinok.

Contact: EBAC spol. s r.o., Levická cesta 3, 949 01 Nitra +421 37 655 77 43, +421 915 289 273, [email protected], www.vinodeivini.sk

Contact: Kupeckého 73, 902 01 PEZINOK [email protected], 0905 164 227, www.vinoskovajsa.sk

Roda | 2005 Producer: BODEGAS RODA -RIOJA Country of origin: Spain, Rioja Grape Variety: 85 % Tempranillo, 11 % Graciano, 4 % Garnacha, Tasting Notes: Brilliantly ruby red colour. The bouquet is dominated by red fruit. The wine is very cool with a beautiful fruity taste where you can sense the creamy undertones that were created during the fermentation in French oak. The taste is fascinatingly round with a very long finish. It is recommended to go with differently arrangements of meat, fish and pasta. A very gastronomic wine.

Svätovavrinecké | 2008 Producer: Wine-growing – wine-making SKOVAJSA Country of origin: Slovakia, Little-Carpathian appellation, Limbach, Sahara Tasting notes: The wine has a crimson-red colour. In the fresh fruity aroma the plums dominate.The taste is rich, like the aroma, with a pleasant, cinnamon undertone. Awards: Wine market in Pezinok 2009 – silver medal, and others

Roda 1 | 2005

Cabernet Sauvignon | 2008 | late harvest

Producer: BODEGAS RODA _ RIOJA Country of origin: Spain, Rioja Grape Variety: 100 % Tempranillo Tasting Notes: Beautifully brilliant, deeply ruby colour. The aroma is dominated by fruity tones, especially ripe black fruit. The taste is full of fruit, minerals, soil and cocoa. You can taste the amazingly integrated tannins, too. The wine is nicely round with a rich body and structure. Ideal for the most demanding arrangements of meat, wild game and chocolate products.

Producer: Wine-growing – wine-making SKOVAJSA Country of origin: Slovakia, Little-Carpathian appellation, Limbach, Tetlmandle. Tasting notes: The wine has an intense crimson-red colour. The aroma is clear, pleasantly alcoholic, with a hint of blackberries. The taste is intensely fruity, velvety smooth with a delicious touch of roasted coffee. Highbred tannins in the finish complement the complexity of this Pezinok cabernet.

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REVINA

Martin Pomfy - MAVÍN

Revina Ltd. was founded in 2002 as an importer and seller of high-quality wines in the Slovak and Czech markets. We import the wines to selected wine shops as well as to individual clients. We also place them in restaurants. Since 2007 we have been running our company’s wine shop at Medená street in Bratislava – in the centre of the old town. In addition to the shop, we also have a pleasant degustation room there that is open to individual clients as well as for private events. In our wine shop we offer wines from the following world-wide producers, for whom we are the exclusive representatives in the Slovak market: JAR-DELHEIM, Australia TYRRELL S, New Zealand - Ra NUI ,Cuvaison - California, France - Curiel, Italy - Casabianca. We keep extending our portfolio all the time. We have a greater choice of wines from Slovak wine-makers, especially from the region of the Little Carpathians and southern Slovakia.

Martin Pomfy started his winemaking company Mavín in 2001 in the town of Vinosady. Here he tries to develop a family tradition of wine making. First their main product was barrel wine but after great success they re-focused on top-quality bottled wine and since then they regularly win awards at prestigious exhibitions. You can also find them at the National Salon among the 100 best wines in Slovak Republic. Contact: Martin Pomfy – Mavín, Pezinská 7, Vinosady 0908 777 066; 0905 878 878, [email protected]

Rulandské šedé | 2009 | grape selection Country of origin: Slovakia, Southern Slovakia Appelation, Dvory nad Žitavou Tasting notes: Pleasant freshness of the golden-green colour wine changes fast into clear tones of oranges followed by a sensation of mango and touch of variety´s bread taste.

Contact: Revina s.r.o. , Medená 17, 811 02 Bratislava +421 2 20 754 394, [email protected], www.revina.sk

Rizling rýnsky | 2009 | grape selection Country of origin: Slovakia, Southern Slovakia Appelation, Dvory nad Žitavou Tasting notes:The wine has a fresh yellow-green colour. The aroma is robust, honeylike, dominated by sourish apricot. The taste is apricot-honey. The overall harmony is complemented by the wine’s robustness with spicy acids.

Old Winery Shiraz | 2007 Producer: Tyrrell’s wines Country of origin: Australia, Heathcote/McLaren Vale/ Hunter Valley Tasting notes: Old Winery Shiraz is a smooth, soft and spicy red wine with aromas of dark ripe fruit and subtle vanillin oak. The palate is full of rich shiraz flavours and is supported by firm tannins, which provide good length and complexity.

Cabernet Sauvignon | 2009 | rosé | grape selection Country of origin: Slovakia, Southern Slovakia Appellation, Jasová Tasting notes: The wine has a clear pink colour. The aroma is dominated by black currants, gooseberry and strawberry. The taste is mainly black currant and gooseberry, touched with freshly picked strawberries. The taste of the wine is fresh, full with a long finish.

Pinotage | 2007 Producer: Delheim Country of origin: South Africa, Simonsberg - Stellenbosch Tasting notes: Red cherry and plum aromas supported by coffee and vanilla undertones. This wine is elegant with a smooth finish. Enjoy with food such as oxtail, beef casserole and smoked chicken. Awards: Wine market in Pezinok 2009 – silver medal, and others

Rizling vlašský | 2009 | grape selection Country of origin: Slovakia, Southern Slovakia Appellation, Dvory nad Žitavou Tasting notes: Intense golden-green colour shows a high level of grape ripeness and efficient processing. The aroma feels after grapevine flower that changes into walnuts. It is boldly honey-like walnut wine with a potential for further maturing.

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Spirit of wine

FINE WINES

The newly opened Moravian wine-cellar invites you to the centre of Bratislava. Located on Obchodná street, you will be offered wines from southern Moravia, Slovakia, Italy, Austria and Argentina in a stylish environment. We have bought the renowned hospitality and as well as the delicacies of southern Moravia with us to Slovakia, and we looki forward to meeting you during a guided degustation, or other events. We have been in Slovakia since last autumn and we have already prepared many events for companies as well as individuals. If you want to forget about daily stress and seek to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of a Moravian wine-cellar with everything that makes it so special, then we are here for you.

As an independent commercial unit of HIC Slovakia Ltd. Fine Wines has been part of the Slovak market since 2004. Division Fine Wines grew out of a successful consultation company. We help our clients to choose wines from a wide range of all the important regions in the world. At selective tasting events with clients our wine consultants rely on their own senses of taste and smell. We also take into consideration the evaluation of internationally acknowledged experts such as Wine Spectator, WineAdvocate (Robert Parker) and Decanter. There are more than one hundred thousand producers of wine in the world. Wine, as a natural product, can be influenced by the weather, regional conditions as well as the knowledge and experience of the growers and producers.

Contact: Spirit of Wine, Vintage – wine-shop Obchodná 31, 811 06 Bratislava gsm 00421 907 039 260, www.spiritofwine.sk

Contact: FINE WINES, Kresankova 1, 84105 Bratislava +421 2 6544 0142, [email protected], www.finewines.sk

Riesling | 2007 Producer: Weingut J. L. Wolf , Country of origin: Germany, Pfalz Tasting notes: Very fruity, fresh and with refreshing acidity. The ideal Riesling for joyful gatherings. Rieslings from Pfalz are ice-fruity, which is important also in this wine. Awards: Wine Spectator, 84

Grand Cuvée Rulandské šedé | Savignon Producer: MORAVÍNO Ltd. Country of origin: Czech republic, Moravia, Mikulovská, Mikulov Tasting notes: Made from the Rulandské šedé and Sauvignon varieties. Brisk colour of white gold, fresh aroma, fruity with flowery tones. The taste is balanced, juicy and with a mild mineral touch. Possible condensation of the wine stone does not cause any loss in the quality of the wine. Awards: Saloon of wines of Czech Republic 2010, Valtické vinné trhy 2009 – bronze medal

“Ruedesheim Estate” | 2007 Producer: Weingut Georg Breuer, Country of origin: Germany, Rheingau Tasting Notes: Rudesheim Estate Riesling is a pale green-yellow colour. Luscious, subtly fruit aromas of ripe peaches and apricot. In the mouth it is noble, with vibrant acidity. Slightly spicy and mineral with excellent finish. Awards: Gault Millau 87

Cabernet Savignon | 2008

Sylvaner Trocken | 2008

Producer: Private cellars of Karel Hlavenka Country of origin: Czech republic, Slovácko, Poštorná, Břeclav Tasting notes: Wine from grapes that have reached 24.2 degrees of natural malt. Thanks to this high level of maturity and technology it has developed into a wine with a pleasant aroma of blackcurrant and a hint of bilberry. After the malic acid is disolved, the taste of the wine becomes velvety, non-aggressive and half-sweet.

Producer: Weingut Rainer Sauer, Country of origin: Germany, Franken Tasting notes: Fresh and fruity nose with hints of pears. Well integrated acidity and elegant finish. Awards: Gault Millau 84

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Wine-growing and wine-making

Terra Parna

PORTA ITALIA - vino & delicato The wine shop started in August 2009 and it is the portal to the world of most quality Italian wine from different regions, evaluated according to top world wine-tasters such as Robert Parker and Wine Spectator, as well as a large variety of materials and delicacies, special national types of cheese, as well as top meat products. We offer the selection via retail as well as a warehouse, and our portfolio is formed mostly by the gastronomic segment – hotels, restaurants, companies but also private clients, for whom we provide professional catering and tastings. In our restaurant Estremo our clients can experience a true symphony, a harmony of tastes where the best of Italian food and wine meets.

Our vineyards are spread across the picturesque countryside close to the western Slovak town of Suchá nad Parnou. This is where we grow and harvest the grapes, make the quality wine, and here is where you can taste it. We are a modern wine-making company but we follow the hundred-year-old tradition of our region. You can recognize our vineyard easily. The shapely lines of grapevines are overlooked by a charming little tower that has served as a viewing-tower for a long time. It dominates the panorama of the vineyards and has become a symbol of good Slovak wine. For a wine-grower the soil is more than just a symbol of fertility. The alpha and omega of quality wine is the care you give to the soil, the daily labour undertaken with love and patience. The result is wine that will satisfy even the most demanding connoisseur. A scenic vineyard with a modern building in its midst is the view that awaits the visitors to Terra Parna. We are proud of our history and we are glad that we have managed to intertwine it with the most modern architecture and and the most recent of technologies. These are the signposts to a good wine.

Contact: Porta Italia – vino & delicato, Škultétyho 16 831 03 Bratislava, +421 902 805 347 [email protected], www.portaitalia.sk

Contact: Terra Parna, Ružová Dolina 528, Suchá nad Parnou 033 55 32 342, [email protected], www.terraparna.sk

Alibernet | 2009 | ice harvest

Rajamagra | Taurasi riserva | 2002

Country of origin: Slovakia, Little Carpathian Appelation, Trnavské vršky Tasting notes: Dark, rich red-ruby colour shows that even the low harvest temperatures did not negatively influence its intensity. Those who like the taste of walnut still in its mildly bitter skin will be surprised by the typical smell of young nuts in the wine. A slightly oxidative tone does not break the harmony of overripe blueberries and black currants. Tasting this wine promises an unforgettable experience full of surprises: pleasant sweet taste with a finish of overripe berries that will after a while reveal a touch of chocolate and black coffee.

Producer: Vinosia Country of origin: Italy, Campania Aging: Hand-picked at the end of October and beginning of November, 12 days of maceration and maturing for 5 years in French oak. Tasting notes: Dark-purple colour with a lush aroma of black fruit, blackcurrants, plums, coffee, cloves, liquorice, vanilla and tar with a bit of aniseed. Full, concentrated body with silky tannins and robust and long persistency. Beautiful medium.

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ELESKO

VÍNO HACAJ The wine-making roots of the Hacaj family go back as far as the first half of the 19th century. After the vineyards were returned to the family at the beginning of 90s, the fourth and fifth generations of the Hacaj family founded their own company. HACAJ company focuses mostly on producing variety wines with attributes. In processing the grapes they use old, traditional methods based on the most efficient treatment of the grapes, complemented by the most modern scientific knowledge and research in the field of winemaking. The specialty of HACAJ company is sparkling wines made using the classical method of secondary fermentation directly inside the bottles. All technological operations are done by hand. A unique demonstration of this most difficult winemaking technology can be seen in the attractive space of the over 300 year old cellar that is a cultural and historical sight of the town.

The Elesko Company has been involved in wine-growing and wine-making in the LittleCarpathian and Tokaj area, making their wine exclusively from their own vines. They organized the building of a modern wine-making complex in Modra, where you can also find a restaurant and a gallery of modern art. They conduct their vine-growing and wine-making activties also in Russial. The vineyards of the company are part of a system of integrated protection – the grape is grown and protected with the minimum of chemicals, and with intense use of natural elements. Elesko is a follower of the modern movement in vine-growing and wine-making. On one hand we use the most modern technology to cultivate the vineyards, on the other, we try to keep a balance with nature and take ecology and the environment into consideration. Contact: Elesko a.s.,Vinársky komplex 2275, 900 01 Modra +421 911 212 801, [email protected], http://www.elesko.sk

Contact: Hacaj, s.r.o., +421 907 792 087, [email protected] , www.hacaj.sk Historická pivnica: Štefánikova ulica 21, 902 01 Pezinok

Rulandské modré | 2007 | brut | wine-growers‘ sparkling wine | rosé

Chardonnay | 2008 | barrique | late harvest

Country of origin: Slovakia, Little-Carpathian Appellation, Pezinok, Zumberg - Urbánka Tasting Notes: This attractive fizzy wine was made using an especially considerate compression moulding of whole clusters of Burgundian blue grapes of the cabinet category, which resulted in the creation of a pink must. Its intense aroma is dominated by strawberries and a delicious taste of fruit complemented by cream-yoghurt tones. Awards: The champion of the sparkling wine category at the Wine market in Pezinok in 2009.

Country of origin: Slovakia, Little Carpatian Appellation, Vištuk, Zoya Tasting notes: The wine is made of grapes that come from integrated production. Pleasant yellowish colour with fresh greenish tints. The aroma is creamy-bisquit, supported by the aroma of ripe peaches and nectarines with the gently integrated aroma of the barrique and vanilla. The taste is delicious, multi-leveled, formed by the combination of fruit, vanilla and French oak.

Petit merle | 2008

Sauvignon | 2008 | brut | wine-growers‘ sparkling wine

Country of origin: Slovakia, Little Carpatian Appellation, Vištuk, Zoya Tasting notes: The wine is made from grapes that come from integrated production. Beautiful dark-red colour. Intense fruit aroma of small forest fruit and mulberries. The taste corresponds nicely with the aroma and is complemented with harmonic acid and balanced tannins.

Country of origin: Slovakia, Little Carpathian Appellation, Pezinok, Grefty Wine-growers‘ sparkling wine is the highest category of fizzy wines. The condition is that the whole making process, from the wine-growing through moulding, secondary fermentation in the bottles, to its presentation in the market, has to take place ”under one roof“.

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Wine-growing and wine-making of Miloš Máťuš

A.D. 1886 Weinbau Malatschek

The wine-growing and wine-making of Miloš Máťuš continues a family tradition that has deep historical roots in Rača. There are about 12 hectares of vineyard to be taken care of. The grapes are grown using above-standard growing services. The grapes are left to mature to full ripeness and then mostly attribute or quality wines are made of them. Predominantly classical technology is used, with the exception of controlled fermentation in the case of white wine. After considerate processing the wines mature in rustless tanks, oak barrels or barrik barrels. The wines are exported to the market without chemical stabilization and filtration, so the wine has the potential for maturing even in the bottle and if stored well, some kinds of wine can continue maturing for several years.

In the wine-growing and wine-making company Malatschek, we are maintaining a 350 year old family tradition. We treat the legacy of our forefathers respectfully. Therefore we focus on the production of traditional Little Carpathian varieties. In growing the wine, however, we also make use of the most recent knowledge. We belong to those wine-making craftsmen who are uncompromising about the quality of their wine. Our purpose is sustainable development and production that is environment-friendly. We do not use any artificial, foreign substances during fermentation. For the future also we are ready to do all that we can to maintain the high quality and to provide our customers with the maximum pleasure of a completely natural product. Contact: A.D.1886 Weinbau Malatschek, , Cintorínska 20, Limbach phone 00421 902 88 33 53, www.weinbaumalatschek.sk [email protected]

Contact: Miloš Máťuš, Detvianska 33, 831 06 Bratislava 0905 202818, [email protected], www.vinomatus.sk

Rothgipfler | Červenošpičiak | 2009 Country of origin: Little-Carpathian Appellation, Limbach Tasting Notes: Fabulous natural blend of Tramín and Veltlín červený, the favourite of our German forefathers – the wine-growers from Pressburg and the villages surrounding it. The fruity Červenošpiciak – a full alcoholic drink in which the higher acids are balanced with the residual sugar – that is the promise of a valuable experience and archive value. Exotic spices, a natural pear-like aroma in harmony with almonds, will enthrall you at the point where other wines might be losing their breath.

BlankAndré | cuvée | 2006 | late harvest Country of origin: Slovakia, Little-Carpathian Appellation Tasting Notes: The dominance of Rulandské biele complemented by Rizling rýnsky. The wine was made using classical Central European technology that provides uniqueness, nostalgia and conservatism which predetermine it for special occasions. A bold spicy aroma with ripe exotic fruit. The taste is rich, fine, fruity, with moderate tones of vanilla. The finish is long, full, with mild cinnamon undertone. Best served at a temperature of 12 – 13 °C Awards: GM - VITIS AUREA Modra 2008, SM - Cuvée Ostrava 2008 – the second best dry cuveé, Hall of Fame of the Little-Carpathian Wines

Limberger | Červená Frankovka | 2009 Country of origin: Little-Carpathian Appellation, Limbach Tasting Notes: Wine of a dark-ruby colour with higher extract and alcohol content. A mild bitterness and acidity support the harmony of a very pleasant fruity vintage. At the time of full maturity the soil minerals add to the Frankovka tones of sweet berries, raspberries, currents or cherries. We use it to wash down „heavy” red meats and cheeses.

FrankAndré | cuvée | 2006 | grape selection Country of origin: Slovakia, Little-Carpathian Appellation Tasting Notes: The dominant part of this cuvée is Frankovka modrá complemented by André. Beautiful fruity aroma with juicy berries. Full, fine fruity taste with long finish bringing out tones of milk chocolate and fruit. Awards: SM - Pezinské vínne trhy 2008, SM - VITIS AUREA Modra – 2008, SM - Agrovíno Nitra 2008, National Salon of Wines of the Slovak Republic

,,Schwarze von Rune“ | 2009 Country of origin: Little-Carpathian Appellation, Limbach Tasting Notes: Harmonic blend of the favourite blue sorts.

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Delices et Vins de France

MONVIN

The Delices et Vins company, settled in Slovakia, specializes in the export sales of the best French wines and fine products. Its aim is to be able to get the Slovak population to enjoy French wines. The Delice et Vins de France company is a team of enthusiasts able to live up to other enthusiasts‘ expectations. Our wine list lives on our customers‘ wishes, and the dreams they hope to get us to share. Our passion is also to discover the rarest outstanding vineyards. For your celebrations, receptions, ceremonies and commemorations, some of our wines are available in magnum (1,5 litres) or jeroboam (3 litres).We can also offer to personalize the presentation of your bottles. Delices et vins proposes also foie gras, terrines and other regional specialities.

Monvin Ltd. was founded in 2005 to offer customers wine distribution facilities in Slovakia on the same level that can be found anywhere in the world. The name of the company means “my wine” in French because it is the wine that we consider good and we like to call it “ours”. We distribute wines from Slovakia and all over the world with direct importation of wines from Chile, Argentina, Portugal and the Czech Republic (Moravia). The service will be provided by our own sommelier, whether it be to your company, to a wine shop or to your home. We can give you advice about choosing, purchasing, archiving wine, and we can help you combine it best with various foods. We prepare tasting events in our own wine shop as well as in your gastronomic outlet, company or private event. We provide cooling cabinets as well as glasses to serve the wine in, whether it be goblets or carafe. We prepare presentations of Slovak as well as foreign wine-makers, and arrange their presence at the event.

Contact: Delices et Vins de France, s.r.o. Svätoplukova 24, 821 08 Bratislava [email protected] www.delicevinsboutik.0fees.net/crbst_172.html

Contact: MONVIN s.r.o., Sienkiewiczova 2, 811 09 Bratislava tel: 0905 404 333, [email protected], www.monvin.sk

Clos de la Maréchale 1999 1er Cru Classé Nuit Saint Georges Maison Faiveley

Merlot | 2005 | Gran Reserva

Grape variety: Rulandské modré Potential: 2005 up to 2018 Tasting notes: This wine has a dark-garnet colour with a shade of purple, smells reminiscent of forest coppice, toasts and red fruit. In the mouth the balance of aroma continues with a hint of bitterness and a sensation of heat in the finish. Carefully balanced tannins give a final touch that should not be underestimated.

Producer: Morandé Country of origin: Chille Tasting Notes: An intense deep-red colour. Ripe red fruit, fresh herbs and cracked black pepper aroma. Medium bodied, smooth and sweet tannins. Recommended food match white meats, pasta dishes, cold meat platters and mature cheeses Awards: Vintage 2005, Wine Spectator, 86 Points

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JANOUŠEK

FINE WINES

There are those who make the wine. There are those who drink it. And finally there are those –fewer of them – who love the wine. White, pink or red. Fresh, impulsive and magnetizing. Fine, aromatic, intoxicating the senses. The senses of men and women who know what is above-average and extraordinary. The Janoušek Company wines are just like that and they belong among the best what we have here in Slovakia. Many wines by the Janoušek company can be found in the National Salon of Wines in Pezinok (100 best wines in the Slovak Republic), in the Little-Carpathian Hall of Fame in Limbach, in the top gastronomic outlets, vinotheques and private archives.

As an independent commercial unit of HIC Slovakia Ltd. Fine Wines has been part of the Slovak market since 2004. Division Fine Wines grew out of a successful consultation company. We help our clients to choose wines from a wide range of all the important regions in the world. At selective tasting events with clients our wine consultants rely on their own senses of taste and smell. We also take into consideration the evaluation of internationally acknowledged experts such as Wine Spectator, WineAdvocate (Robert Parker) and Decanter. There are more than one hundred thousand producers of wine in the world. Wine, as a natural product, can be influenced by the weather, regional conditions as well as the knowledge and experience of the growers and producers. Contact: FINE WINES, Kresankova 1, 84105 Bratislava +421 2 6544 0142, [email protected], www.finewines.sk

Contact: JANOUŠEK, s.r.o., Bratislavská 79, 902 01 Pezinok [email protected], www.janousek.sk, +421 911 852 911

Chocolate Block | 2007 | Red Cuvee Producer: Mulderbosch Vineyards, Country of origin: South Africa, Stellenbosch Tasting notes: A lovely, lively, bright and clear pomegranate colour, with complex layers of strawberry, cherry, roses and fresh peaches on the nose. The wine has a nice spicy and slightly peppery taste on the palate and is well balanced with a fresh long aftertaste. Awards: Wine Spectator, 85

Rízling rýnsky | 2008 | grape selection Chardonnay | 2008 | grape selection Merlau Rouge | 2008 | rosé

Cabernet Sauvignon Rose | 2008

Country of origin: Slovakia, Strekov Appellation, Svodín

Country of origin: Slovakia, Modra Appellation, Šenkvice

Producer: Mulderbosch Vineyards, Country of origin: South Africa, Stellenbosch Tasting notes: A lovely, lively, bright and clear pomegranate colour, with complex layers of strawberry, cherry, roses and fresh peaches on the nose. The wine has a nice spicy and slightly peppery taste on the palate and is well balanced with a fresh long aftertaste. Awards: Wine Spectator, 85

Cabernet Sauvignon | 2007 | late harvest

Chenin Blanc | 2008

Country of origin: Slovakia, Strekov Appellation, Dvory nad Žitavou

Producer: Cederberg, Country of origin: South Africa, Cederberg wilderness Tasting note: Made from older vines – always impressive! Recognised for its powerful nose of grapefruit / melon / citrus flavours which jumps out of the glass. Mouth-tingling crispness with long fruit laden finish. Awards: Wine Spectator, 84

Veltlínske zelené | 2008 | grape selection

Rízling vlašský | 2008 | late harvest Country of origin: Slovakia, Hlohovec Appellation, Hlohovec

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BELVÉDERE Slovensko

PORTA ITALIA - vino & delicato The wine shop started in August 2009 and it is the portal to the world of most quality Italian wine from different regions, evaluated according to top world wine-tasters such as Robert Parker and Wine Spectator, as well as a large variety of materials and delicacies, special national types of cheese, as well as top meat products. We offer the selection via retail as well as a warehouse, and our portfolio is formed mostly by the gastronomic segment – hotels, restaurants, companies but also private clients, for whom we provide professional catering and tastings. In our restaurant Estremo our clients can experience a true symphony, a harmony of tastes where the best of Italian food and wine meets.

Belvédere Slovensko Ltd. is a daughter company of Belvédere S.A. headquartered in Beaune, France. Belvédere S. A. started in 1991 and it has been focusing on the export of quality French wines and branded liquors into countries where these beverages did not have a long tradition. Today there are more than 30 daughter companies all over the world. The basic principle of the Belvédere group is the high quality of products supplied. We are distributors of the brands MENADA, TCHERGA, VODKA SOBIESKI, VODKA DANZKA, COGNAC GAUTIER, and MARIE BRIZARD. Contact: BELVEDERE-Slovensko spol. s r.o. Liptovská 2/A, 821 09 Bratislava +421 2 5341 9995(6), +421 918 949 951 [email protected], www.belvedere.sk

Contact: Porta Italia – vino & delicato, Škultétyho 16 831 03 Bratislava, +421 902 805 347 [email protected], www.portaitalia.sk

Tokajské samorodné sladké | 1997 Producer: Chateau Viničky, Country of origin: Slovakia, Tokaj Appelation Tasting notes: Wine of goldish yellow color with a brownish shade and fine „chlebovinka” created by oxidation during maturation in wine casks. It is manufactured from furmint grapes, lime wine and yellow muscatel, which are processed together with cibebas. It is bottled after maturing in the wine casks inside classic tuff wine cellars, where it is stored under optimal conditions for at least 4 years.

Tokay | 2006 | selection 3-tubs Producer: Chateau Viničky, Country of origin: Slovakia, Tokaj Appelation Tasting notes: 3 tubs (putne) of cibebas (66 kg) are added to the basic Tokay measure of 136 liters. The colour of the wine is goldish-yellow with a brownish shade. Its flavour is deliciously sweet and aromatic. It is bottled after maturing in casks for at least 5 years.

Barolo C. M. Ginestra | 2005 Producer: Domenico Clerico Country of origin: Italy, Piemont Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo Tasting notes: This Barolo is the flagship of Domenico Clerico. The grapes come from Ginestra vineyard and the wine is famous for its outstanding aromatics. This Barolo was named after the brothers Mentin and Fiore who owned the vineyard before D. Clerico and according to the house ciabot (Pietmontese dialect). Intense ripe fruit aroma, a taste of strong tannins and long persistency.

Tokay | 1990 | selection 4-tubs Producer: Chateau Viničky, Country of origin: Slovakia, Tokaj Appelation Tasting notes: High quality assorted wine able to please even the most demanding consumers. There are added 4 tubs (putne) of cibebas (88 kg) into the basic Tokay measure of 136 liters of the quality green wine. The colour of the wine is goldish-yellow with an intense brownish shade. Deliciously aromatic with a distinctive sweet flavour. It is bottled after at least 6 years’ maturing in wooden casks.

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Wine-growing and wine-making

Terra Parna

Mrva & Stanko Víno Mrva & Stanko Company was founded in 1997 by two friends – Peter Stanko who worked successfully in the advertisement business – and Vladimír Mrva, a wine-maker with international experience. The company produces solely quality wines with attribute, quality variety wines and brand wines from about 15 preferred varieties of wine grape. The wines of Mrva & Stanko have won hundreds of medals and other awards at international contests all over the world as well as at home. Their greatest successes include the title of the champion in the category of pink wines at the international contest Paris Vinalies International 2010 for their Cabernet Sauvignon rosé, year 2009. The leaf in the logo of the company symbolizes the fact that the wine´s quality is decided in the vineyard. There is also a facsimile of signatures of the company’s owners, who thus guarantee the unique quality of the wine that is made in the company.

Our vineyards are spread across the picturesque countryside close to the western Slovak town of Suchá nad Parnou. This is where we grow and harvest the grapes, make the quality wine, and here is where you can taste it. We are a modern wine-making company but we follow the hundred-yearold tradition of our region. A scenic vineyard with a modern building in its midst is the view that awaits the visitors to Terra Parna. We are proud of our history and we are glad that we have managed to intertwine it with the most modern architecture and and the most recent of technologies. These are the signposts to a good wine. Contact: Terra Parna, Ružová Dolina 528, Suchá nad Parnou 033 55 32 342, [email protected], www.terraparna.sk

Contact: www.mrvastanko.sk, [email protected], [email protected] +421 (0) 33 59 147 41, +421 (0) 33 59 147 43

Blue Portugal | 2007

Frankovka modrá | 2008 | late harvest

Country of origin: Slovakia, Little-Carpathian Appelation, Trnavské vršky Tasting notes: The colour is not typical in the sense of current standards. It is deep, dark, resembling an overripe cherry. At the edge of the glass with a gentle shade of orange. Mildly fruity aroma with an unobtrusive tone of vanilla and mixture of small berries and overripe plums. Lovers of light wood that is not expressive (although the wine went through maturing in big wooden and barrique barrels) will definitely be satisfied. The wine-maker decided to make the fruit stand out. It is harmonic, velvety smooth, slightly fiery with acids inconspicuously blended in the original texture of tannins.

Country of origin: Slovakia, Nitra Appellation, Mojmírovce Awards: Vitis Aurea Modra 2009 – silver medal, National Salon of Wines of SR 2009, Muvina Prešov 2009 – silver medal

Alibernet | 2007

Tramín červený | 2008 | grape selection

Country of origin: Slovakia, Little Carpathian Appelation, Trnavské vršky Tasting notes: Dark, deep and rich colour, at the edge of the wine’s meniscus it is deep ruby. The aroma is medium intense, rich in fruit, mostly blueberries, and it is supported by roasted coffee and dark chocolate. If you let the wine heat up in the glass a little, you will be surprised by the smell of blooming poppy. The wine has a rich structure and is carefully built into an extended long sensation that surprises with hardly noticeable alcohol that vanishes on one’s tongue. The tannins will dazzle with their gentle structure.

Country of origin: Slovakia, Vráble Appellation, Čachtice

Cabernet Sauvignon | 2008 | late harvest Rízling rýnsky | 2008 | late harvest

Rulandské biele | 2008 | late harvest Country of origin: Slovakia, Central Slovak area appellation, Modrokamenský area, Čebovce, Benda za Pivnicou

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Wine-growing and wine-making of Miloš Máťuš

Delices et Vins de France The Delices et Vins company, settled in Slovakia, specializes in the export sales of the best French wines and fine products. Its aim is to be able to get the Slovak population to enjoy French wines. The Delice et Vins de France company is a team of enthusiasts able to live up to other enthusiasts‘ expectations. Our wine list lives on our customers‘ wishes, and the dreams they hope to get us to share. Our passion is also to discover the rarest outstanding vineyards. For your celebrations, receptions, ceremonies and commemorations, some of our wines are available in magnum (1,5 litres) or jeroboam (3 litres).We can also offer to personalize the presentation of your bottles. Delices et vins proposes also foie gras, terrines and other regional specialities.

The wine-growing and wine-making of Miloš Máťuš continues a family tradition that has deep historical roots in Rača. There are about 12 hectares of vineyard to be taken care of. The grapes are grown using above-standard growing services. The grapes are left to mature to full ripeness and then mostly attribute or quality wines are made of them. Predominantly classical technology is used, with the exception of controlled fermentation in the case of white wine. After considerate processing the wines mature in rustless tanks, oak barrels or barrik barrels. The wines are exported to the market without chemical stabilization and filtration, so the wine has the potential for maturing even in the bottle and if stored well, some kinds of wine can continue maturing for several years.

Contact: Delices et Vins de France, s.r.o. Svätoplukova 24, 821 08 Bratislava [email protected] www.delicevinsboutik.0fees.net/crbst_172.html

Contact: Miloš Máťuš, Detvianska 33, 831 06 Bratislava 0905 202818, [email protected], www.vinomatus.sk

Cuvée white | BLANC ANDRÉ | 2007 | late harvest Country of origin: Slovakia, Little-Carpathian Appellation Tasting Notes: The dominance of Rulandské biele complemented by Rizling rýnsky. The wine was made using classical Central European technology that provides uniqueness, nostalgia and conservatism which predetermine it for special occasions. A bold spicy aroma with ripe exotic fruit. The taste is rich, fine, fruity, with moderate tones of vanilla. The finish is long, full, with mild cinnamon undertone. Best served at a temperature of 12 – 13 °C

Domaine du Haut des Terres Blanches 1990 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Maison Diffonty Grape varieties: 83 % Grenache Noir, 10 % Syrah, 7 % Mourvèdre and Cinsault Potential: 2015 Tasting notes: Châteauneuf-du-Pape always has a deep colour caused by the concentration of the material. When it is young, the typical colour is dazzling ruby-red, later it gains a shade of orange. The bouquet remains strong, yet gentle and full, with tints of ripe fruit, mushrooms, forest coppice and a bit of spice. This powerful aroma logically continues in the mouth, where it materializes and endures, with its spice (liquorice, black spice and cinnamon) and fruit (black currant, quince paste, and bottled fruit) tones.

Cuvée red | FRANK ANDRÉ | 2007 | grape selection Country of origin: Slovakia, Little-Carpathian Appellation Tasting Notes: The dominant part of this cuvée is Frankovka modrá complemented by André. Beautiful fruity aroma with juicy berries. Full, fine fruity taste with long finish bringing out tones of milk chocolate and fruit.

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VINO DEI VINI

FINE WINES

EBAC Ltd. was founded in 1995 and since 2006 the company has run its own vinotheque with probably one of the largest selections of wine in Slovakia as a classical store where instead of getting lost in hundreds of options you will be presented with an offer of carefully chosen wines where every bottle guarantees good wine. Professional and friendly staff are always ready to talk to you about what you like, what you dream about in a bottle of wine. In 2009 a copyright company online shop www. vinodeivini.sk was launched. The priority of our company is to make sure that the wines offered in our shop always carry the stamp of quality. We consider it significant that most of the wines we offer cost less than 20 Euros. High quality and financial accessibility are the most substantial aspects that provide a rich and fulfilling wine experience for each of our customers.

As an independent commercial unit of HIC Slovakia Ltd. Fine Wines has been part of the Slovak market since 2004. Division Fine Wines grew out of a successful consultation company. We help our clients to choose wines from a wide range of all the important regions in the world. At selective tasting events with clients our wine consultants rely on their own senses of taste and smell. We also take into consideration the evaluation of internationally acknowledged experts such as Wine Spectator, WineAdvocate (Robert Parker) and Decanter. There are more than one hundred thousand producers of wine in the world. Wine, as a natural product, can be influenced by the weather, regional conditions as well as the knowledge and experience of the growers and producers. Contact: FINE WINES, Kresankova 1, 84105 Bratislava +421 2 6544 0142, [email protected], www.finewines.sk

Contact: EBAC spol. s r.o., Levická cesta 3, 949 01 Nitra +421 37 655 77 43, +421 915 289 273, [email protected], www.vinodeivini.sk

Sauvignon Blanc | 2008

Torrione | 2007

Producer: Stoneleigh Country of origin: New Zealand, Marlborough Tasting Notes: The palate displays tropical and passion fruit with background citrus flavors. It is full, with a great length of palate, a succulent mouth-feel balanced with fresh acidity. Awards: Wine Spectator 90 p.

Producer: Tenuta di Petrolo Country of origin: Italy, Tuscany Grape Variety: 100 % Sangiovese Tasting Notes: Exemplary representative of Sangiovese from Tuscany. Very pleasant wine with a charming aroma of flowers and ripe berries, with currents standing out. The wine has a superlative structure, elegance touched with silky tannins. The ripe red fruit taste has a long and intoxicating finish. Awards: Wine Spectator 94 points

Sauvignon Blanc | 2009 Producer: Spring Creek Estate, Country of origin: New Zealand, Marlborough Tasting notes: Vibrant and fresh, this classic Marlborough Sauvignon shows heightened aromas of passion fruit, lime zest and subtle herbal notes. It’s lively and zesty on the palate with refreshing acidity and a lingering finish.

Galatrona | 2007 Producer: Tenuta di Petrolo Country of origin: Italy, Tuscany Grape Variety: 100 % Merlot Tasting Notes: Wine is often identified as the “Petrus of Tuscany“. Beautifully rich, great and sensual wine. The aroma opens with a unique fruit impression and a dominance of ripe blackberries, dark chocolate and olives. All of this is complemented by a fine tone of vanilla. The taste enthralls with super-ripe black fruit with a gentle touch of spices. The fascinating experience is accompanied by amazing silky tannins. Its vigorous taste and incredibly prolonged finish remain in the mouth for a long time. Awards: Wine Spectator, 98 points, Gambero Rosso 3 Glasses

Sauvignon Blanc | 2006 Producer: Staete Landt , Country of origin: New Zealand, Marlborough Tasting notes: This 2006 Staete Landt sauvignon blanc is an aromatically intense wine, perfumed with exotic fruit such as pawpaw, passionfruit and nectarines. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, well balanced with great complexity and a silken texture. Awards: Wine Spectator 91 p.

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VINO DEI VINI

Delices et Vins de France

EBAC Ltd. was founded in 1995 and since 2006 the company has run its own vinotheque with probably one of the largest selections of wine in Slovakia as a classical store where instead of getting lost in hundreds of options you will be presented with an offer of carefully chosen wines where every bottle guarantees good wine. Professional and friendly staff are always ready to talk to you about what you like, what you dream about in a bottle of wine. In 2009 a copyright company online shop www. vinodeivini.sk was launched. The priority of our company is to make sure that the wines offered in our shop always carry the stamp of quality. We consider it significant that most of the wines we offer cost less than 20 Euros. High quality and financial accessibility are the most substantial aspects that provide a rich and fulfilling wine experience for each of our customers.

The Delices et Vins company, settled in Slovakia, specializes in the export sales of the best French wines and fine products. Its aim is to be able to get the Slovak population to enjoy French wines. The Delice et Vins de France company is a team of enthusiasts able to live up to other enthusiasts‘ expectations. Our wine list lives on our customers‘ wishes, and the dreams they hope to get us to share. Our passion is also to discover the rarest outstanding vineyards. For your celebrations, receptions, ceremonies and commemorations, some of our wines are available in magnum (1,5 litres) or jeroboam (3 litres).We can also offer to personalize the presentation of your bottles. Delices et vins proposes also foie gras, terrines and other regional specialities. Contact: Delices et Vins de France, s.r.o. Svätoplukova 24, 821 08 Bratislava [email protected] www.delicevinsboutik.0fees.net/crbst_172.html

Contact: EBAC spol. s r.o., Levická cesta 3, 949 01 Nitra +421 37 655 77 43, +421 915 289 273, [email protected], www.vinodeivini.sk

Chateauneuf du Pape white | 2008 Producer: CHATEAU DE BEAUCASTEL - RHONA, Country of origin: France, Rhona Grape Variety: 80 % Roussanne 15 % Grenache blanc 5 % complementary varieties Tasting notes: Clear, pale-yellowish colour. The aroma will surprise you with its fresh fruitiness with charming touches of acacia flowers and honey. The taste is beautifully delicate yet full of power and vigour. The wine is suitable for sea food, fish and delicate white meat. Awards: Robert Parker 93 points

Chateauneuf du Pape red | 2007 Producer: CHATEAU DE BEAUCASTEL - RHONA, Country of origin: France, Rhona Grape Variety: 13 of permitted varieties of appellation Chateauneuf du Pape, 30 % Grenache, 30 % Mourvedre, 10 % Syrah, 10 % Counoise, 5 % Cinsault, 15 % other varieties Tasting Notes: Very dark, deep red colour. The aroma is dominated by ripe red fruit with nuances of leather, spice, earthnut and a tint of musk. The taste is intoxicating and rich, full of sensations of spicy tones with a gentle touch of liquorice. It is recommended with beef, lamb, wild game, food that contains earthnut. To be served at about 15 degrees Celsius Awards: Robert Parker 96 points, Wine Spectator 96 points

Château Angélus 1985 1er Cru Classé Saint Emilion Grape varieties: 50 % Merlot, 47 % Cabernet Franc, 3 % Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting notes: The 1985 vintage bedazzles with its compliance and aroma of berries and herbs that can be sensed in the nose as well as on the tongue. The wine is robust, concentrated and fully developed.

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ELESKO The Elesko Company has been involved in wine-growing and wine-making in the LittleCarpathian and Tokaj area, making their wine exclusively from their own vines. They organized the building of a modern wine-making complex in Modra, where you can also find a restaurant and a gallery of modern art. They conduct their vine-growing and wine-making activties also in Russial. The vineyards of the company are part of a system of integrated protection – the grape is grown and protected with the minimum of chemicals, and with intense use of natural elements. Elesko is a follower of the modern movement in vine-growing and wine-making. On one hand we use the most modern technology to cultivate the vineyards, on the other, we try to keep a balance with nature and take ecology and the environment into consideration. In its portfolio Elesko offers wines typical of the Little-Carpathian region: Chardonnay, Rulandské šedé, Páľavu, Rýzling rýnsky or Tramín. Amongst the blue varieties you can find Frankovka, Ruladnské modré, Alibernet, Dunaj and Merlot here. Contact: Elesko a.s., Vinársky komplex 2275, 900 01 Modra +421 911 212 801, [email protected], http://www.elesko.sk

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Pálava | 2008 | straw wine Wine with protected branding of origin Country of origin: Slovakia, Little Carpatian Appellation, Vištuk, Zoya Tasting notes: The wine is made from grapes that come from integrated production. The golden colour mirrors the recast tones of the Little-Carpathian sun. Robust aroma of honey flower supported by dry apricot and marinated fruit. The taste is very rich, expressive, balanced, and almost honey-like and the finish is beautifully fruity. Excellent experience with long-lasting finish.

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